2023 Papua New Guinea earthquake
| UTC time | 2023-04-02 18:04:10 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 625938325 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 3 April 2023 |
| Local time | 04:04 (UTC+10:00) |
| Magnitude | 7.1 Mw |
| Depth | 62.6 km (39 mi) |
| Epicenter | 4°17′31″S 143°09′18″E / 4.292°S 143.155°E |
| Type | Strike-slip |
| Areas affected | northern Papua New Guinea |
| Total damage | Severe |
| Max. intensity | MMI VII (Very strong) |
| Landslides | Yes |
| Casualties | 8 dead, "scores" injured |
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck 38.3 km (23.8 mi) east-southeast of Ambunti in East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea on 3 April 2023.